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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,665.72, 947,199.05 and 568,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,665.72, 947,199.05 and 568,770.20 is: 856,955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,665.72 : 947,199.05 = 568,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,665.72/947,199.05 = 568,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,665.72x = 947,199.05 × 568,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,665.72x = 538,738,585,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,738,585,528.46/628,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,955.56

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